Israeli Communications Minister Urges Government to Defy Supreme Court and Shut Down Army Radio

First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago

What happened

Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi urged the government to defy the Supreme Court and proceed with shutting down Galei Tzahal (Army Radio). He criticized the court for exceeding its authority and called on the Knesset to uphold its laws despite judicial opposition. The Supreme Court recently overturned the government's closure decision, intensifying tensions amid Israel's judicial reform debate.

• 01Communications Minister Karhi accuses Supreme Court of overstepping government and Knesset authority.
• 02Karhi calls on government to order Defense Minister to immediately close Galei Tzahal.
• 03He questions Knesset Speaker's refusal to discuss laws' validity despite Supreme Court rulings.
• 04Karhi warns judicial overreach risks public disillusionment with democracy.
• 05Supreme Court recently invalidated government's decision to shut down Army Radio.
• 06Karhi stresses responsibility lies with government and lawmakers to uphold authority.

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